Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Peppermint Macarons, perfect for your holiday gatherings! With their crisp outer shells and creamy peppermint buttercream filling, these charming treats add a touch of elegance to any dessert table. The refreshing mint flavor combined with a hint of sweetness makes them an irresistible seasonal delight. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party, gifting to friends, or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you to macaron perfection. Get ready to impress your guests with these colorful and tasty confections that embody the essence of the holidays!
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 4 grams egg white powder (optional)
- 100 grams egg whites
- 105 grams almond flour
- 105 grams powdered sugar
- Food coloring (red)
- 1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whip granulated sugar and egg whites (add egg white powder if using) until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar, then gently fold into the meringue until smooth.
- Add food coloring for a festive hue.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets and let rest for 30-60 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until set but not browned.
- Cool completely; prepare buttercream by beating confectioners' sugar, softened butter, and peppermint extract until fluffy.
- Pair similar-sized shells and fill them with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg